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Hydrolyzed Whey Protein – not all proteins are created equal

The pursuit of a happy body requires regular exercising. We want to reduce the amount of fat in our bodies and increase muscle to get our perfect body image.

Each day the ingredients section on food packaging is intensely studied. Calories, fat and sugar content are scrutinised and calculated.

We ask ourselves:
• Have I reached the daily recommended target?
• Saturated or unsaturated fat… Which should I be weary of?
• How much do I need to eat to meet the daily recommended intake?
• How much exercise do I need to do to burn off that extra bar of chocolate I just ate?

If only there was something we can take to aid reducing the body fat we’ve built up over time, build muscle we’ve lost, improve general health and wellness, all while giving an increased edge in overall performance.

Well, there is something we can take to help get there. It’s a whey protein isolate supplement, available from Myprotein. It can be taken to aid recovery after an intense training session and also improve basic health and body function.

Before finding out more about this particulate type of supplement lets look at the different types of protein supplement and what makes whey proteins a better choice for our bodies.

Types of Protein

Proteins with the highest BV promote the most lean muscle gain

Protein quality is measured by Biological Value (BV). BV is a value that measures how well the body can absorb and utilise a protein based on nitrogen retention. The higher the BV value of the protein used the more nitrogen your body can absorb, use and retain. Top 4 protein sources are:

#4 Beef proteins – BV rating 80

These are slow released proteins and are mainly available on the market as beef liver tablets.

The are full of blood building iron and B vitamins which all contribute to better nutrient utilisation and energy production

#3 Milk protein (Calcium Casseinate/Micellar Casein) – BV rating 91

Milk proteins are high bio-available protein sources that are released slowly. There are 2 proteins found in milk.

Calcium Casseinate is the dominant protein found in milk and other dairy products.
Micellar casein is separated from milk without the use of chemicals (ultrafiltration), which increases the amount of bioactive milk peptides that enhances muscle growth and supports immune function.

#2 Egg Protein – BV rating 100

Not far ahead of Milk Protein is Egg Protein. It is released slowly and is perfect for use through out the day

#1 Whey Protein – BV rating 104

With the highest BV rating Whey Protein is highly digestible supplement to one’s diet. It is a great protein source and amongst other things, it improves sports performance.

What you need to know about Whey Protein

3 Types of Whey Protein

Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)

These are great to use during the day, as the body needs less amino acid through the day. It goes through minimal processing which makes it the cheapest protein powder than the other types of Whey.

Whey Protein Isolate (WPI)

This type of protein is absorbed much quicker by the body and is great for nourishing the body after a work out when the body has a great need for amino acids.

Hydrolyzed Whey Protein

Also known as HWPI (Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate) is the most expensive of all Whey proteins and is absorbed and digested even quicker than Whey Protein Isolates.

It’s created using a process where intact proteins are strategically broken down into smaller pieces called peptides. It is this process that makes it faster getting into the body and easier for the body to use. Slightly bitter in taste, the manufacturing process there is less of a chance of an allergic reaction in comparison with other non-hydrolyzed protein isolates